Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement

THIS TENANCY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") dated this 2nd of February , 2022
BETWEEN:

Chizuru Hisatomi
Address: Apartment 117 , Oyster wharf, 18 Lombard road SW113RR London UK
Telephone: 07979 032498
(the "Landlord")

- AND -

Simona-Emilia De Smedt
Address: ________________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________________
(collectively and individually the "Tenant")
(individually the “Party” and collectively the “Parties”)

IN CONSIDERATION OF the Landlord leasing certain premises to the Tenant and other valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree
as follows:
BACKGROUND:
A. This is an agreement to create an Assured Shorthold Tenancy as defined in Section 19A of the Housing
Act 1988 or any successor legislation as supplemented or amended from time to time and any other
applicable and relevant laws and regulations.
B. The Landlord is the owner of residential property available for rent and is legally entitled to grant this
tenancy.
Let Property
1. 1. The Landlord agrees to let to the Tenant, and the Tenant agrees to take a tenancy of the flat,
known as and forming 57A OVAL ROAD EAST CROYDON CR0-6BQ UK (the "Property"), for
use as residential premises only.
 2. No pets or animals are allowed to be kept in or about the Property without the prior written
permission of the Landlord. Upon thirty (30) days' notice, the Landlord may revoke any consent
previously given pursuant to this clause.

3. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Tenant is entitled to the use of parking on or about
the Property.

4. The Tenant and members of Tenant's household will not smoke anywhere on the Property nor permit
any guests or visitors to smoke on the Property.
Term
5. The term of the tenancy commences on 5th February 2022 and ends on 4th February 2025 (the
"Term").

6. Notwithstanding that the Term commences on 5th February 2022, the Tenant is entitled to possession
of the Property at 00:00 noon on 5th February 2022.

7. Should neither party have brought the Tenancy to an end at or before the expiry of the Term, then a
new tenancy from month to month will be created between the Landlord and the Tenant which will
be subject to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement but will be terminable upon the Landlord
giving the Tenant the notice required under the applicable legislation of England (the "Act").
Rent
8. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the rent for the Property is £1,500.00 per month (the
"Rent").

9. The Tenant will pay the Rent in advance, on or before the 07 of each and every month of the Term to
the Landlord by standing order.

10. The Landlord may charge the Tenant an additional amount for each day that a payment of Rent is
late, which will not be charged until the expiry of the applicable grace period under the Act and will
not exceed the maximum permitted under the Act.

11. The Landlord may increase the Rent for the Property upon providing to the Tenant the greater of 180
days' notice and any notice required by the Act.
Security Deposit
12. On execution of this Agreement, the Tenant will pay the Landlord a security deposit of £1500.00(the
"Security Deposit").
13. No interest will be received on the Security Deposit.
14. The Landlord will return the Security Deposit at the end of this tenancy, less such deductions as
provided in this Agreement but no deduction will be made for damage due to fair wear and tear nor
for any deduction prohibited by the Act.
15. During the Term or after its termination, the Landlord may charge the Tenant or make deductions
from the Security Deposit for any or all of the following:
a. repair of walls due to plugs, large nails or any unreasonable number of holes in the walls
including the repainting of such damaged walls;
b. repainting required to repair the results of any other improper use or excessive damage by the
Tenant;
c. unplugging toilets, sinks and drains;
d. replacing damaged or missing doors, windows, screens, mirrors or light fixtures;
e. repairing cuts, burns, or water damage to linoleum, rugs, and other areas;
f. any other repairs or cleaning due to any damage beyond fair wear and tear caused or
g. permitted by the Tenant or by any person whom the Tenant is responsible for;
h. the cost of extermination where the Tenant or the Tenant's guests have brought or
i. allowed insects into the Property or building;
j. repairs and replacement required where windows are left open which have caused
k. plumbing to freeze, or rain or water damage to floors or walls; and
l. replacement of locks and/or lost keys to the Property and any administrative fees
m. associated with the replacement as a result of the Tenant's misplacement of the keys;
n. and
o. any other purpose allowed under this Agreement or the tenancy deposit scheme in the
p. Housing Act 2004 as supplemented or amended from time to time.
For the purpose of this clause, the Landlord may charge the Tenant for professional cleaning and repairs if
the Tenant has not made alternate arrangements with the Landlord.

16. The Tenant may not use the Security Deposit as payment for the Rent without prejudice to the right
of the Landlord to retain the Security Deposit, or any part of it, at the end of the Term in respect of
any sum of rent which is in arrears at the end of the Term.
 17. Within the time period required by the Act after the termination of this tenancy, the Landlord will
deliver or post the Security Deposit less any proper deductions or with further demand for payment
to: ________________________________________________________, or at such other place as
the Tenant may advise. Any refund may be paid to any of the Tenants.

Access
18. At all reasonable times during the Term and any renewal of this Agreement, the Landlord and its
agents may enter the Property to make inspections or repairs, or to show the Property to prospective
tenants or purchasers in compliance with the Act.

Renewal of Agreement
19. Upon giving written notice no later than 90 days before the expiration of the Term, the Tenant may
renew this Agreement for an additional term. All terms of the renewed agreement will be the same
except for this renewal clause and the amount of the rent. The Landlord may increase the rent from
the initial term. If the Parties cannot agree as to the amount of the rent, this Agreement will not be
renewed and the Tenant must vacate the Property at the end of the initial Term.

Tenant Improvements
20. The Tenant will obtain written permission from the Landlord before doing any of the following:
a. applying adhesive materials, or inserting nails or hooks in walls or ceilings other than two
small picture hooks per wall;
b. painting, wallpapering, redecorating or in any way significantly altering the appearance of the
Property;
c. removing or adding walls, or performing any structural alterations;
d. installing a waterbed(s);
e. changing the amount of heat or power normally used on the Property as well as
installing additional electrical wiring or heating units;
f. placing or exposing or allowing to be placed or exposed anywhere inside or outside the
Property any placard, notice or sign for advertising or any other purpose; or
g. affixing to or erecting upon or near the Property any radio or TV antenna or tower.

Utilities and Other Charges

21. The Tenant is responsible for the payment of all utilities in relation to the Property.
Insurance
22. The Tenant is hereby advised and understands that the personal property of the Tenant is not insured
by the Landlord for either damage or loss, and the Landlord assumes no liability for any such loss.
Absences
23. The Tenant will inform the Landlord if the Tenant is to be absent from the Property for any reason
for a period of more than twenty-eight (28) days. The Tenant agrees to take such measures to secure
the Property prior to such absence as the Landlord may reasonably require and take appropriate
measures to prevent frost or flood damage.

24. If the Tenant no longer occupies the Property as its only principal home (whether or not the Tenant
intends to return) the Landlord may, at its option, end the tenancy by serving a Notice to Quit that
complies with the Act.

25. If the Tenant has abandoned the Property and the Landlord is unsure whether the Tenant intends to
return, the Landlord is entitled to apply for a court order for possession.

26. If the Tenant has abandoned or surrendered the Property and the Landlord feels that the Property is
in an insecure or urgent condition, or that electrical or gas appliances could cause damage or danger
to the Property then the Landlord may enter the Property to carry out urgent repairs. If the locks have
been changed for such urgent security reasons, the Landlord must attempt to provide notice to the
Tenant of the change in locks and how they can get a new key.

27. If there is implied or actual surrender of the Property by the Tenant, the Landlord may, at its option,
enter the Property by any means without being liable for any prosecution for such entering, and
without becoming liable to the Tenant for damages or for any payment of any kind whatever, and
may, at the Landlord's discretion, as agent for the Tenant, let the Property, or any part of the
Property, for the whole or any part of the then unexpired term, and may receive and collect all rent
payable by virtue of such letting, and, at the Landlord's option, hold the Tenant liable for any
difference between the Rent that would have been payable under this Agreement during the balance
of the unexpired term, if this Agreement had continued in force, and the net rent for such period
realised by the Landlord by means of the letting. Implied surrender will be deemed if the Tenant has
left the keys behind or where the Tenant has ceased to occupy the Property and clearly does not
intend to return.

28. If the Tenant has abandoned or surrendered the Property and the Tenant has left some belongings on
the Property, the Landlord will store the Tenant's possessions with reasonable care for a reasonable
period of time taking into consideration the value of the items and cost to store them. Once the cost
of storage is greater than the value of the items, such items may be disposed of by the Landlord.
Governing Law
29. This Agreement will be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of England and the
Parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

Severability
30. If there is a conflict between any provision of this Agreement and the Act, the Act will prevail and
such provisions of the Agreement will be amended or deleted as necessary in order to comply with
the Act. Further, any provisions that are required by the Act are incorporated into this Agreement.

31. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provisions of this Agreement will not affect the validity or
enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement. Such other provisions remain in full force
and effect.

Amendment of Agreement
32. This Agreement may only be amended or modified by a written document executed by the Parties.

Assignment and Subletting

33. The Tenant will not assign this Agreement, or sublet or grant any concession or licence to use the
Property or any part of the Property. Any assignment, subletting, concession, or licence, whether by
operation of law or otherwise, will be void and will, at Landlord's option, terminate this Agreement.

Additional Provisions
34. Please note the following: PAYMENT:

Monthly rent of £1500.00 for 3 years ( February 2022 – January 2025)

Damage to Property
35. If the Property should be damaged other than by the Tenant's negligence or wilful act or that of the
Tenant's employee, family, agent, or visitor and the Landlord decides not to rebuild or repair the
Property, the Landlord may end this Agreement by giving appropriate notice.
Care and Use of Property
36. The Tenant will promptly notify the Landlord of any damage, or of any situation that may
significantly interfere with the normal use of the Property.

37. Vehicles which the Landlord reasonably considers unsightly, noisy, dangerous, improperly insured,
inoperable or unlicensed are not permitted in the Tenant's parking stall(s), and such vehicles may be
towed away at the Tenant's expense. Parking facilities are provided at the Tenant's own risk. The
Tenant is required to park in only the space allotted to them.

38. The Tenant will not park (or allow to be parked) any caravan, boat or vehicle by the Property, if such
parking, in the reasonable opinion of the Landlord, would cause nuisance or annoyance to
neighbours or to anyone nearby.

39. The Tenant will keep the Property in good repair and condition and in good decorative order.

40. The Tenant or anyone living with the Tenant will not engage in any illegal trade or activity on or
about the Property including, but not limited to, using the Property for drug storage, drug dealing,
prostitution, illegal gambling or illegal drinking.

41. The Parties will comply with standards of health, sanitation, fire, housing and safety as required by
law.

42. If the Tenant is absent from the Property and the Property is unoccupied for a period of twenty-eight
(28) consecutive days or longer, the Tenant will arrange for regular inspection by a competent
person. The Landlord will be notified in advance as to the name, address and phone number of this
said person.

43. At the expiration of the Term, the Tenant will quit and surrender the Property in as good a state and
condition as they were at the commencement of this Agreement, with reasonable wear and tear and
reasonable damages by the elements excepted.

Rules and Regulations

44. The Tenant agrees to obey all reasonable rules and regulations implemented by the Landlord from
time to time regarding the use and care of the Property and of the building, which will include any
car park and common parts or facilities provided for the use of the Tenant and other neighbouring
proprietors.
Termination of Tenancy
45. The Landlord may terminate the tenancy by service on the Tenant of a notice pursuant to any ground
provided under the Act. The Landlord may serve such notice either:

a. to terminate the tenancy at its end date (e.g. a Section 21 notice to quit),
b. to terminate the tenancy where the Tenant has broken or not performed any of his obligations
under this Agreement (e.g. a Section 8 notice of seeking possession), or
c. to terminate the tenancy for any other ground provided in the Act (e.g. landlord is seeking to
live on the property again).

Address for Notice

46. For any matter relating to this tenancy, the Tenant may be contacted at the Property or through the
phone number below:

a. Name: _________________________

b. Phone: _________________________
c. Email:[email protected]

47. For any matter relating to this tenancy, whether during or after this tenancy has been terminated, the
Landlord's address for notice is:
a. Name: Chizuru Hisatomi.
b. Address: Appartment 117 , Oyster wharf, 18 Lombard road SW113RR London ENGLAND
The contact information for the Landlord is:
c. Phone: 07979 032498 or 07766053620
d. Email address: [email protected] or [email protected]

48. The Landlord or the Tenant may, on written notice to each other, change their respective addresses
for notice under this Agreement.

General Provisions
49. Any waiver by the Landlord of any failure by the Tenant to perform or observe the provisions of this
Agreement will not operate as a waiver of the Landlord's rights under this Agreement in respect of
any subsequent defaults, breaches or non-performance by the Tenant of its obligations in this
Agreement and will not defeat or affect in any way the Landlord's rights in respect of any subsequent
default or breach.
50. This Agreement will extend to and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assignees, as the case may be, of each Party to this
Agreement. All covenants are to be construed as conditions of this Agreement.

51. All sums payable by the Tenant to the Landlord pursuant to any provision of this Agreement will be
deemed to be additional rent and will be recovered by the Landlord as rental arrears.

52. Where there is more than one Tenant executing this Agreement, all Tenants are jointly and severally
liable for each other's acts, omissions and liabilities pursuant to this Agreement.

53. Locks may not be added or changed without the prior written agreement of both Parties, or unless the
changes are made in compliance with the Act.

54. If the Tenant moves out prior to the natural expiration of this Agreement, a relet levy of £1,500.00
will be charged to the Tenant.

55. Headings are inserted for the convenience of the Parties only and are not to be considered when
interpreting this Agreement. Words in the singular mean and include the plural and vice versa.
Words in the masculine mean and include the feminine and vice versa.

56. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. Facsimile signatures are binding and are
considered to be original signatures.

57. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.

58. This Agreement will constitute the entire agreement between the Parties.

59. During the last 30 days of this Agreement, the Landlord or the Landlord's agents will have the
privilege of displaying the usual 'For Sale' or 'To Let' or 'Vacancy' signs on the Property and the
Tenant agrees to allow the Landlord or its agents reasonable access to the Property at reasonable
times for the purpose of displaying such signs upon the Property.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF Chizuru Hisatomi, Simona-Emilia De Smedt have duly affixed their
signatures on this __________ of February, 2022.

Signature :______________________
Witness: Biagio Cassella

Signature :______________________
Landlord Name : Chizuru Hisatomi
Address: Apartment 117, Oyster Wharf, 18 Lombard road, Battersea, London SW113R_____

Signature :______________________
Tenant Name : Simona-Emilia De Smedt

Address: _________________________________________________________________________

The Tenants acknowledge receiving a duplicate copy of this Agreement signed

by the Tenants and the Landlord on the _____ day of February 2022.

Signature :______________________
Tenant Name : Simona-Emilia De Smedt